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Goal

I am a sailing instructor at Island Cruising on Vancouver Island and occasionally working as a background performer in the Vancouver film industry.

Past lives include being in Information Technology, animal training, professional photographer, and teacher. Due to COVID, I've had to relinquish my goal to be a crew member for the Clipper Round The World race in 2021, an 11-month sailing race that circumnavigates the world. However, that opens up more possibilities, right?

Are you looking for a yacht to be delivered anywhere in the world? I'm available both as a captain or as crew member at low rates. Contact me for rate information and to discuss your requirements. Maybe you want your yacht delivered somewhere for you to use cruising. Perhaps you want another along with you as you skipper (or crew) a long-distance delivery of your cherished baby. Rest assured that I will treat your yacht as well as better than even you would!

Picture by Jim Boyd

Instruction

I am a certified sailing instructor by American Sailing Association, teaching through Island Cruising on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

The format is called "Cruise and Learn" where you eat, live, and breathe sailing for 5 (or more) days all while cruising through the beautiful island chain between Vancouver and the mainland in some of the most beautiful and luxurious boats in North America. During the day you'll be sailing through the islands and then in the evening you can have alone time, study time, or even chat about sailing, boating, or whatever comes to mind, followed by being lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the boat.

Sometimes we'll be anchored in coves away from the cities and towns and sometimes we can dock so you can stretch your legs and see the sights and shop - the itinerary can be customized for the experience you want.

So what sort of experience do you need to attend these classes? Basically, you don't need any experience We'll take you even if you've never set foot on a sailboat before. In fact, some of the best memories I have are of introducing people to sailing. Of course, there are also advanced classes available for people with experience.

ASA 111, Sailing Review

Desire to improve or re-familiarize sailing knowledge and skills imparted during previous ASA keelboat certification course(s). Student and Instructor jointly decide on goals prior to the start of the review. Student receives a written, personalized Recommended Plan suggesting steps for continued improvement in knowledge and skills proficiencies after the review is completed. This review may be taken multiple times.

ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran

Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30-45' feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.